Cooling Activity Reporting for Noise and Power-Aware Resource Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computing devices face challenges in efficiently managing cooling device activity, particularly in assessing and controlling noise levels and power consumption, due to limited information available to the resource manager about the current cooling activity of the cooling devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a cooling activity monitor and reporter within the computing device, which assesses the cooling activity of cooling devices and communicates a cooling activity indication to the resource manager when predefined thresholds are crossed, allowing for more informed control of cooling device noise and power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the resource manager lacks information about cooling device activity, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to manage noise and power consumption effectively deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the cooling activity reporter continuously monitors cooling device activity and reports to the resource manager when predefined thresholds are crossed. This enables the resource manager to make informed decisions about noise management and power consumption based on actual cooling device status, resolving the contradiction between system simplicity and effective noise control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a cooling activity reporter as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between the cooling device and the resource manager. This intermediary collects cooling activity information and communicates it to the resource manager, enabling effective noise and power management without requiring the resource manager to directly monitor cooling devices, thus maintaining system simplicity while improving control capability.
2Device complexity
If the resource manager lacks information about cooling device activity, then the computational overhead is reduced, but the power consumption management effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The feedback mechanism allows the resource manager to receive timely information about cooling device activity and adjust system operations accordingly. By knowing when cooling devices are active and at what levels, the resource manager can make power management decisions that reduce overall power consumption without requiring continuous complex monitoring calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling activity reporter serves as an intermediary that handles the monitoring and reporting of cooling device activity, freeing the resource manager from direct monitoring responsibilities. This division of labor reduces computational overhead while enabling effective power consumption management through informed decision-making.
3Device complexity
If cooling device activity is not monitored, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to control cooling activity effectively deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements threshold-based feedback reporting where the cooling activity reporter monitors cooling device activity and notifies the resource manager when predefined thresholds are crossed. This provides the resource manager with actionable information to control cooling activity effectively without requiring a complex continuous monitoring system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses predefined activity thresholds as parameter changes to trigger reporting. By monitoring for specific threshold crossings rather than continuously tracking all cooling device parameters, the system achieves effective cooling control with reduced monitoring complexity.
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AI summary
A computing device includes a cooling device and a cooling activity monitor configured to assess a cooling activity of the cooling device. A cooling activity reporter is configured to, based at least in part on the cooling activity of the cooling device crossing a predefined cooling activity threshold, communicate a cooling activity indication to a resource manager of the computing device.